by kirajswanson | Apr 19, 2022 | Workload
These days many of us are feeling overworked. It’s a condition of our times driven by an explosion of information, a proliferation of communication platforms, and the high number of job openings. I remember how I felt when my department grew at one point. I inherited...
by kirajswanson | Apr 4, 2022 | Productivity
I’ve been a Mac user most of my computer-literate life. I love my Mac, but there are some things that I find easier in the Windows environment. Locating files is probably the biggest thing. For some reason, I felt like I could never find things on my Mac or even them...
by kirajswanson | Mar 17, 2022 | Career Advice
Today, with all the world’s upheaval, many people are asking themselves: should I stay or should I go? An overwhelming number are answering yes, creating a movement so large they have blessed it with a name: The Great Resignation. It’s a compelling question, but it’s...
by kirajswanson | Mar 1, 2022 | Career Advice
If you’re thinking about leaving your job, you should know that there is a wrong way, and a right way to do it. I’m going to review what I believe is the right way. We will explore not burning bridges and some other advice you’ve probably heard before. But I have a...
by kirajswanson | Feb 16, 2022 | Archetypes
When we find ourselves in the throes of dissatisfaction, the root of the problem is generally not outside of ourselves. Yet, many of us are under a dangerous delusion that makes it appear like the problems are all out there. If my boss would do it differently… if my...